New York City · Since 2016

Built for the
city that
never stops.

Functional handbags and accessories engineered for urban commuters — so everything you need is exactly where you need it.

8+
Signature pockets
Certified
Minority Women
Business Enterprise

Why PóAR

Every detail
serves a purpose.

01

Intuitive Access

Signature exterior pockets keep your MetroCard, phone, and wallet reachable in seconds — no more missing your train.

02

Structured Interior

Reinforced panels protect laptops and notebooks. A dedicated padded sleeve sits against your back for all-day comfort.

03

Refined Craftsmanship

Sturdy leather construction and precision hardware that's built to outlast the daily grind — beautiful enough for the boardroom.

Born from a
missed train.

Rosa Aurora Oviedo Polanco spent years navigating New York City's subways and buses as a Sales Territory Manager. Every morning, the same frustration: digging through her bag for a MetroCard as doors threatened to close. After trying every bag on the market, she realized none were truly designed for city life. So she designed one herself.

Rosa Aurora Oviedo Polanco Founder & CEO, PóAR
2016
Founded in New York City
100%
Designed for the everyday commuter

The Collection

Carry everything.
Effortlessly.

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Bestseller

The Commuter Tote

Cognac Leather $195

The City Backpack

Midnight Black $215
New

The Crossbody

Terracotta $145

What Customers Say

★★★★★
"The construction and craftsmanship is exceptional. Everything important is accessible to me and hidden to everyone else."

Christina Marino · Verified Buyer

★★★★★
"The most stylish and functional bags on the market. Truly worth the investment."

Melissa McCulley · Verified Buyer

Certified Minority Women Business Enterprise PóAR is proud to be MWBE certified — supporting diverse, women-led entrepreneurship since 2016.
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